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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.99, 1,334.09 and 500.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.99, 1,334.09 and 500.18 is: 749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.99 : 1,334.09 = 500.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.99/1,334.09 = 500.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.99x = 1,334.09 × 500.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.99x = 667,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,279.72/889.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.76

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